Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. Based in the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of Rome.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from FCO to Bangkok.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from FCO to Bangkok. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from Italy, you will need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 51 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bangkok
247 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok. A return flight starts at 383 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to Bangkok, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok. Book one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've hopped off your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near DMK. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from FCO to Bangkok at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from FCO to Bangkok around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bangkok and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Bangkok.